Plastic Surgery APP- Surgery- Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health (AH) is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Division of Plastic Surgery. The Division of Plastic Surgery has 10 surgeons and 4 APPs in the Division. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical services are performed at AH Carolinas Medical Center (the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center), AH Cabarrus, and AH Union West. This full-time position includes: Working with surgeons one on one in the OR, IP rounding, minor bedside surgical procedures, call coverage and may include 1 outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed. Assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients. Inpatient work comprising of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers. The APP for this role will be primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma.
Requirements
- Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
- Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
- Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
- Physician Assistant – Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.
- Experience as a first assist and management of inpatient post-operative patients preferred.
- Experience and confidence taking first call for a surgical service.
Responsibilities
- Working with surgeons one on one in the OR
- IP rounding
- Minor bedside surgical procedures
- Call coverage
- Outpatient clinic shift weekly as needed
- Assist Surgeons in reconstructive plastic surgery on adult and pediatric patients
- Inpatient work comprising of 2-5 scheduled cases per day, with variable monthly call rotation shared with residents and providers
- Primary first assist to surgeons who focus on head/neck reconstruction, pediatric craniofacial surgery, cutaneous malignancy reconstruction, breast reconstruction, orthopedic reconstruction, and OMFS trauma
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
